The Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations (CRER) closed on 30th September 2011. These pages act as a record of the events hosted by the Centre and its staff. Here can also be found links to CRER publications and to some of the current activities of the former staff of the Centre.

Originally founded in Bristol in 1970, CRER was at the forefront of research into the experience of people from minority ethnic groups in the UK and Western Europe. Its research agenda encompassed the processes of racial discrimination, issues of citizenship, political participation, cultural identity, refugees, ethnic mobilisation and nationalism.

The Centre placed great emphasis on the dissemination of research findings, both to the academic community and the wider world. During the period of ESRC funding at Warwick (1984 to 1998) it produced a large number of pamphlets and monographs, most of which can be accessed on-line by clicking on 'publications'.

Through its teaching, training, conferences, seminars, workshops and publications, CRER aimed to promote a better knowledge and understanding of the processes which impact upon ethnic minorities. Many graduates of the Centre's MA in Race and Ethnic Relations and PhD programmes have achieved influential positions in central and local government and the private sector.

The Centre was committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and social justice, and to challenging all forms of racism and discrimination.

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